Advances in Soft and Hard Tissue Regeneration: Introducing The Made to Measure Surgery Concept Using 3D Printing Technology

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Vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation in the posterior and anterior jaws continues to present clinical challenges. Titanium mesh housing 100 percent allograft on a deficient alveolar ridge offers a predictable technique that supports the biological requirements for pre-implant periodontal and hard- and soft-tissue stability around a functional prosthesis. Discussions address common adversities such as anatomical limitations when securing a rigid non-resorbable membrane to maintain space for successful allograft integration. Three-dimensional printing of bony and dental anatomy provides visualization and tactile examination without the patient present, helping to reduce these clinical challenges.